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H2 KAN

1990 BMW Z1

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,303 mi
Last recorded92,303 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW Z137,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 KAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 92,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 91,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2023 89,921 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 89,102 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer CV Joint Leaking Grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,033 miles

Offside Rear Outer C/V joint leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 88,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer C/V joint leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,375 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer C/V joint has a slight leak of grease

Fail 3 Aug 2020 86,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer C/V joint has a slight leak of grease

Pass 24 Aug 2019 85,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel pump working cotinuousley with ignition key removed

Fail 27 Aug 2018 83,982 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel pump working cotinuousley with ignition key removed

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 78,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT HUB OIL SEAL

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,736 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 70,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight leak O/s rear hub

Slight play n/s track rod inner socket

Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,362 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,924 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 65,924 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 62,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight leak at o\s rear hub

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight leak at o\s rear hub

Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,571 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 61,571 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

foglight switch operation sticky

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 57,401 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z1?

Based on 2,874 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
391
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Side repeater missing 28
Headlamp aim too high 21
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H2 KAN is a 1990 BMW Z1 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 BMW Z1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 37,156 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z1 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H2 KAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this BMW Z1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H2 KAN is a 1990 BMW Z1, first registered on 23 October 1990.

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